AI × Commerce Hackathon — Growzilla × Forest City
Build the future of commerce in 5 hours using Claude Code
Shopify Partner Event • Sponsored by Render
Not a toy hackathon.We’re building what the next generation of commerce tools could look like.
What you’ll build
AI-native systems for commerce:
AI store assistantAttribution + analytics engineInventory + automation systemAI “CEO” running the storeStorefront + checkout layerSomething no one has seen yet
Sky is the limit.The bar: could this be a real enterprise product?
Format5-hour build • no prep needed • solo or teams (max 4)No Shopify dev experience required
What you getCommerce environment (Shopify: products, orders, data) • clean app base • Claude Code-ready setup • support
Build → Launch → DemoShip fast, then present it like a real productShort launch-style video included (Bazaar provides the tool)
JudgingBusiness potential • launch video • commerce problem • AI leverage & execution • product quality & taste
Prizes$1,500 cash (BTC / USDC) $100,000+ in infrastructure credits from Render
Cash: 1st $1,000 • 2nd $300 • 3rd $200Credits per team member: 1st $12.5k • 2nd $7.5k • 3rd $5k
For most teams, this means you will not need to worry about hosting costs for a long time
DetailsSat, 28 March 2026 • 11:00–5:30 • Forest City, MalaysiaBus provided from Singapore
Schedule: 11:00 kickoff • 11:30–4:30 build • 4:30 demos • 5:00 winners
Think clearly • Ship fast • Build what comes next
